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WISDOM EDUCATIONAL AND ISLAMIC PROJECTS
FOR GLOBAL PEACE, DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS

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Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES)
Abinsay St., Dumanlas, Buhangin
Davao City 8000, Philippines
http://www.wisdom.edu.ph
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CONTENTS

Title	Page
Introduction	1
About Us (Founders’ Brief Profiles)	1
Our Value System	3
Our Vision and Mission	4
Long-term Goals	4
Our Recent and Past Projects/Activities 1986-2012	5
Our Future Projects/Activities 2013-2020	25
Contact us for More Information and Co-Sponsorship	27

Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) is recognized by the Philippine government through the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) as an accredited institution of higher learning for higher Islamic studies (Diploma, BA, MA and Doctoral degree programs) and other degree programs (BSBA, MBA and DBA) relevant to professional growth, well-balanced personality and ultimate success. It is the first accredited online institution to offer double degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Secondary Education Major in English, giving opportunity for students worldwide to have a well-balanced education. It has its physical campus in Davao City, Philippines which offers the Basic Education (Pre-School, Elementary and High School) for Muslim young learners to learn Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qur’an along with the modern curriculum required by the Philippine Department of Education.

WISDOM -- a word synonymous to knowledge and the translation of the Arabic word "hikmah" referring to the Prophet's Sunnah in the Glorious Qur'an -- is an acronym for World Islamic Service for Developing Outstanding Muslims (WISDOM). This is the theme of Wisdom Enrichment International Learning Program (WEILP) a project initially started in 2003 as a non-degree Islamic Studies online program of the Wisdom Enrichment Foundation (WEFOUND), a non-profit, non-political, private organization which is accredited by the Philippine Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Alhamdullillah, after two years of operation, WEILP has officially become the Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) offering BA, MA and Doctorate degree programs in Islamic Studies specializing in Aqeedah (Firm Belief), Islamic Personality Development and Da’wah according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Students who will graduate in this educational institution are expected to have the right aqeedah (belief) and/or eeman (faith), develop the characteristics expected of Muslims according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah, and do righteous deeds for the sole pleasure of Allah the Most High. In this way, they will be able to do da'wah (inviting people to Islam), enjoin the right and forbid the wrong so that in the sight of Allah the Most Merciful they become outstanding Muslims. They will be among those successful Muslims who will attain Allah's Mercy -- worthy of His everlasting rewards. Allah the Only True God and Sustainer says:

“You (practicing Muslims) are the best of peoples, evolved for mankind. You enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and believe in Allah...” (Qur'an 3:110)

“Allah has promised the believers, men and women, gardens under which rivers flow to dwell therein and beautiful mansions in gardens of everlasting bliss. But the greatest bliss is the Good Pleasure of Allah: that is the supreme success.” (Qur'an 9:72)

“And he who brings the Truth and he who confirms (and supports) it—such are the men who do right. They shall have all that they wish for, with their Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer). Such is the reward of those who do good: so that Allah will remit from them (even) the worst in their deeds and give them their reward according to the best of what they have done.” (Qur'an 39:33-35)

Dr. Omar Mababaya speaking during the International Symposium on Muslim Education

· President, Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES);

· Author of Islamic and other Books and Articles published in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Pakistan and USA;

· Currently writing his doctoral dissertation in Da’wah and Islamic Management entitled, “Comparative Analysis of the Social Capital Creation and Strategic Management Styles of Selected Da’wah Organizations in Southeast Asia” at the University of Islamic Science Malaysia.

· Awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), August 2002, Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. PhD Thesis: The Role of Multinational Companies in the Middle East: The Case of Saudi Arabia (Published in the USA in 2002, both paperback and e-book versions). By virtue of this thesis, the researcher was granted visiting scholarship in 1997 at the School for Postgraduate and Interdisciplinary Research on Interculturalism and Transnationality, a Doctoral School at Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark;MA in Economics degree, School of Economics at the University of the Philippines, UP Diliman, Quezon City, under Ford Foundation Scholarship;

· Graduated BS in Business Administration (Marketing) in Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Philippines as Full Scholar;

· Visiting Scholar, Aalborg University, Denmark, 1997; Graduate Economics Fellow, a Postgraduate Grant under the Philippine Center for Economic Development/Ford Foundation, School of Economics, University of the Philippines, 1978-1980; 1980-81; Full Scholar, Mindanao State University (MSU), 1972-1976;

· Currently pursuing a PhD research degree major in Da’wah and Islamic Management at the Faculty of Leadership and Management, Islamic Science University of Malaysia, with approved research topic entitled “Comparative Analysis of the Social Capital Creation and Strategic Management Styles of Selected Da’wah Organizations in Southeast Asia”;

· Planned and co-organized with his wife, Dr. Norlain Dindang the WISHES double degree programs: 1) Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and 2) BA Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Secondary Education Major in English, 2012;

· Planned and organized the WISHES Business Administration Curricula (BA, MBA, and DBA), 2005;

· Founder and Senior Business Consultant, Business Spirals TransAsia, Davao City, Philippines;

· Founder and Partner, Mindanao State University Wisdom International (MSU-WINT) Online School of the Mindanao State University and Wisdom Enrichment Foundation;

· Chairman and Organizer of various seminars conducted in the Philippines and in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;

· Attended international business conferences and trainings in several countries worldwide;

· Around 30 years of experience in the areas of economic analysis and forecasting, feasibility study preparation, project review, development planning, strategic planning, annual business planning, marketing analysis, marketing research, business intelligence and database management;

· Member of the Task Force responsible for planning and implementing the concept of strategic business unit (SBU) management for the Fertilizer Group, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Riyadh;

· Professor, WISHES Business Administration and Islamic Studies Departments; and

· Active involvement in various Professional and Da’wah activities of WISHES in Davao City.

Dr Norlain Dindang presenting the resolution on the teaching of Islamic Studies according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah during the International Symposium in Muslim Education

· Founder and Chairman, Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES);

· Author of several Islamic Books and Articles published in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Philippines, Germany and worldwide on the Internet. Four of her books are being distributed worldwide by the Darusalam Publishers (a renown International Islamic publishers of authentic Islamic books based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah which is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and has branches in various countries, including USA and UK): Dawah According to the Qur'an & Sunnah, Divine Message for All Mankind, The Rationale and Benefits of Salat, and The Qur'an - The Divine Revelation.

· Awarded Doctor of Education in Educational Administration with the doctoral dissertation entitled, “Correlates of the Aspirations of Muslims in the Philippines: Implications for Education and Other Government National Policies" at the University of the Philippines (UP), Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines where she also obtained Certificate and Master in Educational Administration as a UP college scholar and MSU Faculty Development Grantee; she is the only UP student who finished 3 degrees (Certificate, Master in Education and Doctor of Education in Educational Administration) within four academic years, 1978-1982 and a two time recipient of UP College Scholar award;

· Finished her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (1973) and Master of Arts in Teaching (1975) in Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City, Philippines as Full Scholar;

· Recipient of the following scholarships: Jamiatul Philippine Al Islamia, MSU Muslim Scholarship, Full Scholarship, MSU Faculty Development Scholarship, and UP College Award;

· Attended Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qur'an courses in Daar Adh-Dhikr for more than three years (1991-1994) and the World Assembly of Muslim Youths (WAMY) Women's Jaliat (Islamic Learning Center) for three years (1994-1997), where she later taught Islamic Studies to Muslim women expatriates in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;

· Did intensive research and organization of the WISHES Education Department Degrees and Curricular Offerings for submission to the CHED-ARMM Commissioner for approval, June 2012;

· Organized and lectured on various topics in Islam in Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia;

· Authored and presented the Educational Resolution on the teaching of Islamic Studies according to the Qur’an and the Sunnah as well as the study of the Qur’an and Arabic Language during the International Symposium on Muslim Education conducted at the Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 16-17, 2009;

· Submitted to the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) educational proposal to offer some Islamic Studies subjects in the Philippine Higher Education Curricula -- towards developing Muslims to become assets to the whole Philippine society in promoting peace, development and success. The proposal was presented in public during the "Muslim Filipino Educators' Conference on Relevant Higher Education Curricula for Muslims in the Philippines" held in MSU, Marawi City on August 16, 2007;

· Organized the Wisdom Enrichment International Learning Program (WEILP) on Islamic Studies and Personality Development

· Planned and organized in 2003 the WISHES Diploma, BA, MA and Doctor of Islamic Studies curriculum which were reviewed by selected Muslim educators at King Saud University and Imam Muhammad University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;

· Planned and co-organized with her husband, Dr. Omar Mababaya the WISHES double degree programs: 1) Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and 2) BA Islamic Studies and Bachelor of Science in Elementary/Secondary Education Major in English, 2012;

· Former active daeyah (Islamic propagator) in Daar Ad-Dhikr, World Assembly of Muslim Youth, WAMY Women's Committee, National Guard Hospital and Riyadh Military Hospital Women's Jaliat, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ,1991-2008;

· Author of the Bill submitted by Assemblyman Atty. Rakil Dagalangit in 1983 on Integration of Islamic Studies, Qur'an and Arabic in the Philippine Educational System;

· Proposed to former Ambassador Dr. Mauyag M. Tamano the teaching of Islamic Studies to Muslim pupils and students studying in the Philippine Embassy Schools in Saudi Arabia,1989;

· Travelled (with her husband, Dr. Omar Mababaya as well as children) to various countries worldwide for educational and socio-cultural enhancements;

· Raised three children: Mariam (26 years old, MA Islamic Studies Cum Laude Graduate), Ahmad (24, MA Islamic Studies Summa Cum Laude Graduate) and Abdur-Rahman (20, BA Islamic Studies Cum Laude Graduate currently taking MA Islamic Studies). All of them are teaching Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies at WISHES Elementary and High School Department in Davao City. Both Ahmad and Abdur-Rahman give khutbah (Islamic Friday Lecture http://www.youtube.com/user/infowishes#g/u) at Wisdom Mosque, Davao City, Philippines;

· Presently teaching Islamic Studies (BA, MA & Doctor of Islamic Studies) at WISHES online school;

· Giving da’wah/Islamic lessons to Muslim and Non-Muslim women who come to WISHES Davao City for Islamic knowledge and guidance.

The nucleus of our value system is WISDOM -- we share Allah’s blessing (i.e., Islamic knowledge based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah) with the following value system:

“He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.” (Qur’an 2: 269)

“My Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Bestow wisdom (religious knowledge, right judgment of the affairs) on me, and join me with the righteous. And grant me an honorable mention in later generations. And make me one of the inheritors of the Paradise of Delight.” (Ash-Shu`ara 26:83)

We are honest and ethical in all our relationships, starting with how we treat each other. We keep our promises and adhere to Truth. Our personal and professional conduct ensures trust.

We dedicate all our deeds to Allah: “Say: ‘Truly, my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death are (all) for Allâh, the Cherisher of the Worlds.’” (Qur’ân 6:162)

We accept our current reality and the underlying challenges. Our total quality management approach to innovative learning in a dynamic environment conforms to the basic principles of consistency, reliability, integrity and dynamism.

“Verily Allah will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allah).” (Qur'an Ar-Rad 13:11)

We are always delighted when we, our students and the rest of the Muslims attain excellence and perfection in our accomplishments and everything we do for the pleasure of Allah.

“…Our Rabb! Perfect our Light for us, and grant us Forgiveness: for You have power over all things.” (Qur’ân 66:8)

Abû Hurairah narrated that the Prophet said, “Religion is very easy and whoever overburdens himself in his religion will not be able to continue in that way. So you should not be extremists, but try to be near to perfection and receive the good tidings that you will be rewarded; and gain strength by offering the prayers in the mornings, afternoons and during the last hours of the nights.” (Bukhâri 1/ 38)

We adopt moderation in all our deeds and actions: “Thus We have made you a just (moderate) Ummah that you be witnesses over mankind and the Messenger be a witness over you.” (Al-Baqarah 2: 143)

Our vision is to see a learned and prosperous society that adheres to the authentic teachings of Islam where members are ideal individuals and groups who please Allah wholeheartedly, live a pure Islamic life in this world, and aspire to attain eternal bliss in the Hereafter. This vision conforms to the prayer of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), as a source of inspiration, enlightenment and aspiration as stated in the Qur'an:

The Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) aspires to be a leading international institution of higher learning for educating every interested and deserving individual who wants to attain balanced personality, peace and eternal success for the sole pleasure of Allah the Almighty.

WISHES aims at providing high quality and relevant education, coupled with the following long-term goals:

1) Organized Ramadan Islamic Lectures for Women and Teenagers on: “Islam: The Way to Supreme Success” presented by Dr. Norlain Dindang and “Modesty in Islam and the Muslim Women’s Hijab” by Sister Shajeda Barandia, a daeyah from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, conducted at the WISHES Mosque, Wisdom Compound, Dumanlas, Davao City, August 12, 2012/Ramadan 25,1433;

2) Conducted the Qur’an Ramadan Competition for all qualified pupils and high school students at WISHES Mosque. Top three winners for the Boys and Girls Groups where given certificates of recognition, gifts and some cash awards. Special prize was awarded to Abdulrahman Palawan, for memorizing the whole Qur’an, August 3, 2012;